Report: Carson Wentz (back) not expected to play vs. Rams

Anticipation was high for the second meeting between Jared Goff and Carson Wentz on Sunday when the Eagles visit the Rams, but it looks like Los Angeles will be facing a Super Bowl MVP instead. According to Ian Rapoport, Wentz is not expected to play this weekend against the Rams due to a back injury.

It’ll be Nick Foles at quarterback.

#Eagles QB Carson Wentz, dealing with a back issue, is not expected to play this week, sources say. Depending on the result, given the time of year, Wentz may not play again in 2018. The team is still gathering info on his health.

Wentz has been limited in practice with a back injury before, dating all the way back to October. This has seemingly been a lingering issue, and with the Eagles nearly falling out of the playoff hunt, the team is playing it safe with its franchise quarterback.

In last year’s meeting with the Rams, Wentz suffered a torn ACL, which ended his season and gave the keys to Foles, who led Philadelphia to a Super Bowl title.

This is a huge break for the Rams, who were 9.5-point favorites over the Eagles prior to this announcement.

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